Computer Basics: Windows Overview Terminology

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What does BIOS stand for?

Basic Input and Output System

What does CPU stand for?

Central Processing Unit

What is the function of the Caps Lock key?

To make the alphabets capital or small

What is the purpose of the Del key?

To delete characters or objects Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Enter key?

To break lines, paragraphs, or columns Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic components of a computer system?

Central Processing Unit (CPU), VDU, Keyboard, Mouse, Computer Memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for Random Access Memory?

RAM Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of hardware and software in computing.

Hardware refers to physical components like CPU, while software refers to programs and applications. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Operating System (OS) in a computer?

An OS manages computer hardware and provides users with an interface to interact with the system. Signup and view all the answers

What are some common tasks performed in Word Processing?

Text creation, manipulation, formatting, table handling, spell checking, printing documents Signup and view all the answers

Why is computer literacy becoming as important as basic formal education?

Employers require their employees to have basic computer skills for most jobs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of creating shortcuts on a computer?

Creating shortcuts allows quick access to programs or files without navigating through multiple folders. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a mouse?

Point to objects on the screen, click on them, and move them. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of mouse mentioned in the text?

Optical and mechanical mouse. Signup and view all the answers

How does an optical mouse detect movement?

An optical mouse uses an electronic eye to detect movement. Signup and view all the answers

What is a trackball and how is it used?

A trackball has a ball that can rotate freely and is controlled by rolling the ball with your thumb. Signup and view all the answers

What is a touchpad and how does it work?

A touchpad is a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger. Signup and view all the answers

What are some common mouse alternatives mentioned in the text?

Trackball and touchpad. Signup and view all the answers

How can you save a document in WordPad?

Click on save icon on the toolbar or press Ctrl + S key. Signup and view all the answers

What is the method to select one paragraph of text in WordPad?

Triple click anywhere inside the required paragraph. Signup and view all the answers

How can you delete selected text in WordPad?

Press either Delete or Backspace key. Signup and view all the answers

What is the shortcut to select the whole document in WordPad?

Press Ctrl + A key. Signup and view all the answers

How can you open a stored file in WordPad?

Click on open button at toolbar or press Ctrl + O key. Signup and view all the answers

How can you close and exit from WordPad?

Click on close button of the program or press Alt + F4 key. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most frequently used application of the internet?

Electronic mail (e-mail) Signup and view all the answers

How can an e-mail account be created?

By signing up with an e-mail service provider and filling out a form Signup and view all the answers

What are the two parts of an e-mail address?

User name and Domain name Signup and view all the answers

Name three features of e-mail.

Sending mail, Receiving mail, Forwarding mail Signup and view all the answers

Give examples of free e-mail service providers.

Yahoo.com, Gmail.com, live.com Signup and view all the answers

What are the four main locations inside an e-mail account?

Inbox, Outbox, Sent items, Drafts Signup and view all the answers